What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Associate position at Stifel?
What You'll Be Doing
The Internal Auditor is an entry-level position that assists with performing operational, financial and compliance audits of various internal departments to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management process, system of internal control, and quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities in order to achieve the organization's stated goals and objectives. The Internal Auditor assists in drafting audit plans and testing, document preparation and research, while working under direct supervision of management.
What We're Looking For
- Assist with collecting and analyzing data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud or non-compliance with laws, regulations and management policies.
- Assist with inspecting records, documents and systems for efficiency, effectiveness and use of accepted procedures.
- Assist with examining records to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.
- Assist with examining and evaluating financial and information systems for system reliability and data integrity.
- Assist with examining the systems and processes established by the organization to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations that could have a significant impact on operations and reports and whether the organization is in compliance.
- Assist with examining the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, and integrity of financial and operating information, along with the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information.
- Assist with reporting audit results to senior members of the audit group.
What You'll Bring
- Demonstrated integrity in work and behavior.
- An impartial and unbiased attitude when preforming audit services and making decisions.
- General working knowledge of standard concepts and practices of internal auditing, particularly the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (“IIA” or the “Institute”) International Professional Practices Framework (“IPPF”), including the Global Internal Audit Standards (“Standards”) and Topical Requirements.
- Strong analytical skills and critical thinking with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Demonstrated understanding of basic risk and internal control concepts.
- Knowledge of finance and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Education & Experience
- Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
- Minimum Required: 0 years' of experience in internal audit, accounting or related business or regulatory experience.
Licenses & Credentials
- Minimum Required: None.
Systems & Technology
- Proficient using software applications including query tools, databases, spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software (MS Office 365, Visio, etc).
About Stifel
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.